News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Oct- 2025 -14 October
London Brasseries acquired by Calveton UK and Breal Capital
Calveton UK and Breal Capital have officially acquired London Brasseries Ltd, a restaurant group that operates five dining venues located mainly in London’s West End, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase of London Brasseries follows Calveton UK and Breal Capital’s 2023 acquisition of the Evolv Collection, formerly D&D London, and…
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13 October
Valiant Pub Group revenues rise 63% amid expansion
Valiant Pub Group has announced that its group revenue increased by 63% year-on-year to £29.6m for the financial year ended 30 March 2025, up from £18.2m in the previous year. Alongside this, the company’s adjusted group EBITDA, post group overhead, turned positive at £0.8m, while its pub EBITDA increased to…
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13 October
Chaiiwala appoints new COO
Chaiiwala has appointed Ben Clayton as its chief operating officer. Clayton joins Chaiiwala from Splendid Restaurants – part of Splendid Hospitality Group – where he served as managing director. On a franchised basis, Splendid Restaurants operates 38 KFC restaurants across the north and northeast of England. Under his leadership, Splendid…
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13 October
Cornish Bakery launches new workplace mission amid 24% sales rise
Cornish Bakery has launched a new workplace initiative aimed at improving staff development and culture across its UK sites, as it reported a 24% rise in total sales year-on-year. The independent chain of 70 bakeries, which employs more than 800 people, credited its people-first approach for sustained growth and said…
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10 October
Drinks sales dip in two straight weeks as weather turns
Drinks sales in UK managed venues dipped year-on-year for two weeks in a row after the weather turned autumnal in mid-September, according to data from CGA. Average drinks sales in the week ended Saturday 13 September were 1.4% behind the same period in 2024. The gap widened to 3.0% in…
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10 October
Tony Macaroni unveils UK franchise growth plan
Scottish restaurant group Tony Macaroni has announced plans to expand across the UK through a new franchise growth strategy for 2025–26. Founded in 2007, the Italian dining brand currently operates 13 restaurants and employs more than 300 staff. As part of the Viva Italia Group, Tony Macaroni is now seeking…
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10 October
SSP launches £100m share buyback as FY earnings meet expectations
SSP Group has announced a £100m share buyback after confirming it remains on course to deliver full-year earnings per share (EPS) in line with market expectations. The operator of food and beverage outlets across airports and railway stations said revenue for the year to 30 September 2025 rose about 8%…
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9 October
Italian bakery Nonna opens first UK site in Holborn
Artisanal bakery brand Nonna has opened its first UK location in Holborn, marking the start of its international expansion. The Italian bakery, founded in Shanghai’s Former French Concession in 2022 by Sicilian entrepreneur Matteo Cicero, has grown to several sites across China. The Holborn store is its first outside Asia.…
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9 October
Soaring operational costs pile pressure on hospitality capex, CGA finds
Rapid rises in operational costs are damaging hospitality’s capital expenditure programmes, according to a survey from CGA and Sona. The survey of industry leaders found that nearly two thirds (63%) have increased their operational expenditure over the last 12 months, following inflationary pressures on the costs of labour, food and…
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9 October
Pubs and bars could stay open longer under gov’s licensing reform
Pubs and bars in England and Wales could stay open longer following the government’s launch of a fast-track review that could “tear up outdated licensing rules”. As part of the move, a four-week call for evidence has been announced, inviting landlords and customers to contribute their views. The call for…
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